Most people deal with some type of fear. There are phobias for almost anything… that person that is constantly cleaning their hands? They may be suffering from Mysophobia, the fear of germs. What about the common the fear of heights? The name for that is Acrophobia. Well, if you find yourself worrying about getting lice, you may have Pediculophobia. http://www.dictionary.com/browse/pediculophobia. Pediculophobia is one fear that seems to be growing as of late. It can be a real struggle for some people. Parents sitting at a soccer games and overhear the words “super lice” start to panic. Most lice these days are classified as super lice and are now immune to over the counter products and chemicals in pesticides that may have worked in the past. Plus, the fact that over the counter products take many days and hours to treat with no guarantee that the problem will be eliminated. Genetically resistant mutated super lice…What parent wouldn’t be afraid?

Don’t let this fear take over. Lice Clinics of Canada is prepared to defend you and your family against any lice infestation with our revolutionary new technology. The most popular treatment we offer is over 99% effective in killing lice and their eggs. The device developed at the University of Utah uses innovative technology that dehydrates eggs and lice by blowing heated air onto the scalp. We are so confident that it works we offer a guarantee!

Face your Fear!

Learning the signs and symptoms of a lice infestation will help as the sooner you act the easier the infestation is to treat. In the US, there are 6 to 12 million children infected with lice each year, so keeping an eye out for these little creatures can drastically reduce your chances of a full-on infestation.

It’s best to preform a visual inspection every few weeks for eggs (called nits), in the hair. The nits are laid near the base of the scalp and have a glue that attaches them to the hair strand. If you see very small, tan or yellowish colored specks that do not move when the head is shaken or rustled it is likely you are most likely dealing with nits. Lice Clinics of Canada – Ontario in Kitchener offers head checks if you are unsure. Scratching and itching on the head can take four to five weeks to start and some people don’t scratch at all! After eggs hatch and grow into adult lice they leave traces of fecal matter and saliva that irritate the skin causing red rashes that itch. Lice also feed off human blood and their bites can also cause itchiness.

Still not ready to face your fear? The Lice Clinics of Canada – Ontario in Kitchener is ready to alleviate your concerns. Contact our clinic today for help!